Month: November 2019

Experts to share latest in dairy calf research and best calf care practices Healthy, high performing dairy herds start with healthy, robust calves. Dairy farmers, herdsman, calf managers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other on-farm animal health [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Spanish, discusses heifer breeding strategies

The next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar is Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Central time, featuring “Reproductive Management Strategies to Optimize the Performance of Replacement Animals.” Cornell University Associate Professor Julio Giordano will deliver [Read More …]

Newly Published White Paper Outlines Minimal Environmental Impact of U.S. Beef

U.S. leads the way in responsible and sustainable beef production A new white paper detailing the minimal environmental footprint of beef production in the U.S. was recently published by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a [Read More …]

U.S. Food Expenditures at Home and Abroad

The share of household income spent on food is an indicator of national wellness and food security. In 1857, economist Ernst Engel posited that as incomes rise, households tend to spend a smaller percentage of [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Leaders Elected to National Boards

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Five farmers from ten-state region will work on behalf of dairy industry for 2019-20 terms Five Midwest Dairy leaders are among the newly elected officers of Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and [Read More …]

DCRC honors top reproduction dairy herds

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) presented honors to 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 13–14, in Pittsburgh. Platinum recognition went to: Britannia Dairy (Ben and Kevin Pearson), Flandreau, S.D.; Holmesville Dairy (Tim [Read More …]

Former USDA Secretary of Agriculture and head of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack speaks about the state of U.S. exports

November 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episode 6 of DairyVoice Podcast Episode 6 of DairyVoice is now available. Tune in to DairyBusiness.com or DairyVoice.com to listen. Past episodes are also available on both websites. Plus, the podcast channel is also available on Google or Apple podcast and iHeartRadio.

Second Round of Trade Assistance Coming Soon

$6.8 Billion Support Provided As Of Nov. 12 Following nearly two years of unfair retaliatory tariffs that have roiled U.S. commodity markets and disrupted supply chains, USDA recently signaled that the second of three rounds of [Read More …]

Colorado dairy farmer talks sustainability at health and wellness symposium

Healthy Cows, Healthy People, Healthy Planet A world well-nourished is supported when groups with different backgrounds and expertise can gather to share ideas on sustainably feeding the population. And when it comes to the role [Read More …]

Online Course Registration Open – Transition Cow Management

TRANSITION COW MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE Course Information In this course, you will learn the basics of transition cow management then quickly build from there. Please note – topics in the course were also presented in the [Read More …]

Red Wing Software Releases Version 14.10

November 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dashboard, Quick Entry of Invoices and Sales Orders, and OSHA Module Red Wing Software has released version 14.10 for all CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll products. The release includes new features that customers will find beneficial [Read More …]

Dean Foods Company Receives Court Approval of “First Day” Motions to Support Normal Business Operations

Obtains Interim Approval to Access DIP Financing Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas for [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Celebrates National Distinction by Entrepreneur as a Top Franchise for Veterans

Rated one of the top 50 companies, company keeps up assurances to transitioning military veterans This Veterans Day, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has even more cause to celebrate. With a time-honored commitment to veterans and [Read More …]

Six inducted to the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame

The Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame celebrated its 10th anniversary and inducted six individuals to its Blacksburg gallery this fall. Seventy-two people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame over the past [Read More …]

Peterson, Conaway Congratulate Farm Bureau on Centennial

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway of Texas released the following statements congratulating AFBF on [Read More …]

Engaging young minds with agriculture

A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota (U [Read More …]

Etherton Recognized by Northeast ASAS/ADSA

Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of Penn State’s Department of Animal Science, received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award at the annual meeting of the Northeast [Read More …]

Review market fundamentals during ‘protecting your profits’ call

Dairy professionals are invited to join the November 20 conference call On Wednesday, November 20 at noon, the Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call. Led by Zach Myers, Risk [Read More …]

2019 Alltech Wisconsin Dairy School will focus on navigating the future of the dairy industry

WHAT: Alltech Wisconsin Dairy School attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn from dairy experts and fellow producers about the future of the industry. Guests will also hear from former Green Bay [Read More …]

Dairy Reproduction and Health Monitoring Research Updates

Join the Webinars. Registration is not required and there is no fee. Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance November 20, 2019 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST Presenter: Julio Giordano, Cornell University, assistant professor – [Read More …]

USDA extends deadline for milk donation program

Extends application deadline for reimbursement program to December 6, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of the November 6, 2019, deadline to submit Milk Donation and Distribution Plans for Fiscal Year [Read More …]

Final call for PDPW mentor program

Student applications for mentor program due Nov. 17, 2019 In Wisconsin, the dairy industry has over 1.3 million cows on nearly 8,000 dairy farms, with each dairy cow generating over $38,000 in local economic activity, [Read More …]

Dean Foods Company Initiates Voluntary Reorganization with New Financial Support from Existing Lenders

Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it and substantially all of its subsidiaries have initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. The Company intends [Read More …]

PDPW Upcoming Programs – Next Week

Experts to Share Latest in Dairy Calf Research and Best Calf Care Practices PDPW Calf Care Connection Workshops Set for Nov. 19, 20, 21 Healthy, high performing dairy herds start with healthy, robust calves. Dairy [Read More …]

NMPF CEO Corner: The word is resilience

The word is resilience As I was putting my thoughts together for this year’s meeting, I was walking through the office a couple weeks ago and I saw a sign in one of my staff [Read More …]

Seebecker joins WHA staff

WHA hires Charitee Seebecker as the Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is pleased to announce the recent hire of Charitee Seebecker as the Director of Sales and Membership. She started [Read More …]

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